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Was Cameron's NI pact worth it?
Under pressure over the Ulster Unionists, the BBC's James Landale says David Cameron may regretting this political tie-up.
Today: Tuesday 9th March
The Ulster Unionist Party says it will reject the final step of the Northern Ireland power-sharing deal despite an intervention by the former US president, George W Bush. And dog owners may have to take out insurance under government proposals to crack down on dangerous breeds.
Boost for stalled housing schemes
Four housing projects in Wiltshire, which was suspended when the recession struck, will be loaned a share of nearly £4.5m to be restarted.
Civil servants strike over pay
A union says hundreds of civil servants in Wiltshire are striking in a dispute about redundancy pay.
Search on to decipher Gothic text
Experts at Salisbury Cathedral are asking for help to identify the meaning of Gothic text found behind a monument.
Police aim to stop deer shootings
Wiltshire Police send in dog patrols to stamp out "reckless and cruel" deer shooting by intruders on Hamptworth estate.
Rail service improvements planned
Rail passengers in Gloucestershire and Wiltshire are set to benefit from extra seats and faster journey times.
Man stabbed in hand while walking
A man suffers nerve and tendon damage to his hand when he is attacked from behind by a group of men and stabbed in Bournemouth.
Clerics gay religious venues plea
Senior Anglican clergy call for gay couples to be allowed to hold civil partnership ceremonies in churches, synagogues or other religious venues.
Scrubbing Up: Anorexia
Anorexia: Your comments on this week's Scrubbing Up
Waste consultation is postponed
Wiltshire Council postpones a public consultation on rubbish collections and recycling services until after the General Election.
Does winning the lottery make you happy?
The case of the couple who won £56m on the EuroMillions raises a perennial question. Does winning a huge amount of money make you happy?
Five sex offenders are missing
Five registered sex offenders including two paedophiles are missing from Wiltshire, the BBC learns.
Girl, 2, 'critical' after crash
A two-year-old girl is in a critical condition after a six-vehicle road accident in Wiltshire.
MoD defends use of pigs in tests
The Ministry of Defence defends its use of more than 100 pigs in explosive tests at Porton Down in Wiltshire.
British troops step up training for Afghanistan
Soldiers from 4th Mechanized Brigade have been taking part in a training session on Salisbury Plain as they prepare to be sent to Afghanistan.
Mystery donation helps cathedral
An anonymous donation from Canada means work on Salisbury Cathedral's cloister garden can start in March.
Landowner murdered missing wife
A Gloucestershire landowner is found guilty of murdering his estranged wife, whose body has never been found.
How do you stop a car with a jammed accelerator?
The recall of thousands of Toyotas with potentially faulty pedals raises a terrifying hypothetical scenario – what should you do if the accelerator on your car jams?
Hundreds of health jobs 'at risk'
Up to 800 jobs could be at risk at a government health research facility in Wiltshire, an MP claims.


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